The SCSD Educational Foundation hosted over 370 guests at their Annual Recognition Breakfast on Saturday, April 9th at the Oncenter. The theme of this year's fundraising breakfast was The Impact of Mentoring in Syracuse City Schools. The keynote speaker was Vincent B. Love, President of 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc.

The Foundation presented Lockheed Martin and SRC with their Annual Recognition Award. Each year, the Foundation Board of Directors selects individuals, organizations or corporations that have made significant contributions to the success of students in the Syracuse City Schools. Lockheed Martin has an active involvement in the District, providing classroom support, engineering instruction, and a mentoring program with over 11 employees working directly with school children. SRC was recognized for their recent $5 million commitment to the Say Yes to Education program in Syracuse.

The Foundation also presented their Educator of the Year awards. This was the first year that the Foundation asked for nominations from administrators, teachers and peers for this award. Four awards were presented.

- The Elementary School Teacher Educator of the Year Award was presented to Lorriane Morganti, 6th Grade Teacher at HW Smith K-8 School.

-The Secondary School Teacher Award was presented to Margaret McRobbie, English Teacher at Henninger High School.